Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Clean and Simple
I love lighthouses and the new High Tide stamp set uses two-step stamping to create a very realistic image. Tips: The card base is Thick Whisper White (21cm x 14.8cm scored at 10.5cm OR 8½" x 5½" scored at 4¼") Inks used were Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Pool Party, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, and Soft … Continue reading High Tide Cajun Party and VIDEO
Today, I have a quick and easy card with just one layer. This was the card that I created for a recent team shoe box swap. Tips: Deboss a piece of Whisper White with the 'celebrate' from the Celebrations DUO TIEF. Take the smallest leaf image from Vintage Leaves and lightly stamp it across the … Continue reading Vintage Leaves Celebrate Dijon
This week, we have a theme for the Artful Stampers Team Challenge Blog Hop. There are a few pop-up dies available now, but I thought I would go with a handmade one. The outside of the card is deliberately clean and simple, so that the recipient will be surprised when opening it. Tips: Christmas Pines … Continue reading Artful Stampers Team Challenge Emerald Dijon
This week, we have a sketch for the Artful Stampers Team Challenge Blog Hop. I have created a one layer look using a circle punch and the masking technique. Tips: Punch a 2" circle from a Post-it-Note and attach in the top third of a piece of Whisper White. Use images from Blooms & Wishes, … Continue reading Artful Stampers Team Challenge Dapper Flirty Envy
When you cut out detailed diecuts, what do you do with the negative image? Throw it away? Did you know that the negative diecuts also make excellent art panels. The negative flourish diecut that I have used on today's card, came from the positive diecut on this card. A few tips on making this quick and … Continue reading Thoughtful Banners Blushing Espresso
It is a colour combination for the Artful Stampers Team Challenge Blog Hop this week. I was going through my stash of card stock recently and came across a pack of Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes. I had completely forgotten about them. They are a great and economical way to quickly put together a set of gift cards. I … Continue reading Artful Stampers Team Challenge Rose Thoughts
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